More favorite Bay Area staircases

The Bay Area has an abundance of exceptional steps. To highlight some of the best, we shared a selection of public staircases earlier this month that standout for their steep climb, stunning view or unique personality. After culling through reader suggestions, we’ve come up with a few more to add to the list.

The Filbert Steps that ascend from the northeast waterfront to the top of Telegraph Hill are among the wonders of San Francisco, where city and landscape collide.

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The Filbert Steps that ascend from the northeast waterfront to the top of Telegraph Hill are among the wonders of San Francisco, where city and landscape collide.

The Filbert Steps that ascend from the northeast waterfront to the top...of Telegraph Hill are among the wonders of San Francisco, where city...and landscape collide.

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Runners take advantage of the twin stairs at Oakland's Cleveland Cascade, which once boasted a tiered water feature.

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Runners take advantage of the twin stairs at Oakland's Cleveland Cascade, which once boasted a tiered water feature.

Runners take advantage of the twin stairs at Oakland's Cleveland...Cascade, which once boasted a tiered water feature.

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Accessible at Old Mill Creek near downtown Mill Valley, the Dipsea Steps begin the popular Dipsea Trail Run, which leads all the way to Stinson Beach.

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Accessible at Old Mill Creek near downtown Mill Valley, the Dipsea Steps begin the popular Dipsea Trail Run, which leads all the way to Stinson Beach.

Accessible at Old Mill Creek near downtown Mill Valley, the Dipsea...Steps begin the popular Dipsea Trail Run, which leads all the way to...Stinson Beach.

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These zigzag stairs in Golden Gate Heights, near the 16th Ave. mosaic staircase, boast 116 steps to Grand View Park and a good view.

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These zigzag stairs in Golden Gate Heights, near the 16th Ave. mosaic staircase, boast 116 steps to Grand View Park and a good view.

These zigzag stairs in Golden Gate Heights, near the 16th Ave. mosaic...staircase, boast 116 steps to Grand View Park and a good view.

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Visitors to the Pt. Reyes lighthouse, built in 1870, have to navigate over 308 steps down (and then back up).

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Visitors to the Pt. Reyes lighthouse, built in 1870, have to navigate over 308 steps down (and then back up).

Visitors to the Pt. Reyes lighthouse, built in 1870, have to navigate...over 308 steps down (and then back up).

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Participants in the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon must climb the infamous Sand Ladder up from Baker Beach as part of the race's 8 mile run, but the rest of the year the steep stairs are accessible for anyone willing to make the climb.

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Participants in the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon must climb the infamous Sand Ladder up from Baker Beach as part of the race's 8 mile run, but the rest of the year the steep stairs are accessible for anyone willing to make the climb.

Participants in the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon must climb the...infamous Sand Ladder up from Baker Beach as part of the race's 8 mile...run, but the rest of the year the steep stairs are accessible for...anyone willing to make the climb.

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San Francisco's Saturn Street stairs lead down to Ord Street and run right through Saturn Street Park.

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San Francisco's Saturn Street stairs lead down to Ord Street and run right through Saturn Street Park.

San Francisco's Saturn Street stairs lead down to Ord Street and run...right through Saturn Street Park.

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A short walk from the Saturn Street stairs, the Vulcan Stairway is well-kept and nearly two blocks long, making for a good walk.

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A short walk from the Saturn Street stairs, the Vulcan Stairway is well-kept and nearly two blocks long, making for a good walk.

A short walk from the Saturn Street stairs, the Vulcan Stairway is...well-kept and nearly two blocks long, making for a good walk.

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Annika Toernqvist / SFGate

Sausalito has many stairways, but one of the most popular is at Excelsior Lane. From there, walkers can actually head all the way up to the Headlands.

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Sausalito has many stairways, but one of the most popular is at Excelsior Lane. From there, walkers can actually head all the way up to the Headlands.

Sausalito has many stairways, but one of the most popular is at...Excelsior Lane. From there, walkers can actually head all the way up...to the Headlands.

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The stairs at Peralta Avenue in Bernal Heights. Bernal Heights has more stairways than any other area in the city.

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The stairs at Peralta Avenue in Bernal Heights. Bernal Heights has more stairways than any other area in the city.

The stairs at Peralta Avenue in Bernal Heights. Bernal Heights has more stairways than...any other area in the city.

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Tara Rocha

The stairs at the Morcom Municipal Rose Garden are often used for workouts, but the idyllic setting makes the steps worthy of a leisurely stroll.

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The stairs at the Morcom Municipal Rose Garden are often used for workouts, but the idyllic setting makes the steps worthy of a leisurely stroll.

The stairs at the Morcom Municipal Rose Garden are often used for...workouts, but the idyllic setting makes the steps worthy of a...leisurely stroll.